CHICAGO BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Captain Party Marty: An experienced 100‑ton captain for private charters from 31st Street Harbor
Private boat charters led by Captain Marty McConville — a 100‑ton licensed, safety‑trained captain with eco‑ and architectural‑tour experience; this guide compiles the practical facts you need to book and plan a 3–4 hour outing.
Captain Party Marty: An experienced 100‑ton captain for private charters from 31st Street Harbor.
Join Captain Party Marty, a 100‑ton licensed captain with long delivery experience and a background in eco tours and architectural boat trips, for a safe, fun‑filled day on the water operating out of Chicago under Knot My Boat Charters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Seasoned 100‑ton licensed skipper
Captain Marty McConville is an 18‑year, 100‑ton licensed captain who has run long deliveries and worked as a trainer and operator, a credential set that anchors the safety and seamanship of his charters.
Architectural and eco‑tour expertise
His background includes captaining and narrating eco tours and running architectural boat trips, experience that shapes the tone of a private charter — knowledgeable, safety‑conscious, and attentive to on‑water interpretation.
Transparent charter rate with crew included
Rates are stated by the hour with a deckhand included in the price; tips are not included but are appreciated — a straightforward pricing structure for private bookings.
What the day feels like
What the charter feels like
A private half‑day on the water led by an experienced captain: the outing is framed as a safe, enjoyable day afloat, drawing on Captain Marty’s eco‑tour and architectural‑tour background and long professional experience at sea.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this charter suits — based on the provided information about credentials and booking format.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Charters are described as 3–4 hours in duration.
The meeting location is 31st Street Harbor on J Dock.
Rates are set by the hour with a deckhand included when needed; tips are not included.
No explicit gear list is provided in the supplied information.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a typical charter with Captain Marty?
Charters are described as 3–4 hours in duration.
Where do we meet for the charter?
The meeting location is 31st Street Harbor on J Dock.
What are Captain Marty’s qualifications?
Captain Marty is a 100‑ton licensed captain with 18 years of experience, a history of long deliveries, and experience captaining architectural and eco tours; he is also a certified trainer for Boat Safe Great Lakes.
How is pricing handled and are crew fees included?
Rates are hourly with a deckhand included in the price when needed; tips are not included.
What kind of tours does Captain Marty run?
His background includes eco tours and architectural boat trips, and the offering is framed as a safe, fun‑filled day on the water.